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M397: George Boyd Miniature Wood Duck Hen, Circa 2Q, 20C
Miniature wood duck hen with carved crest and tiny painted pins used as eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The hen, measuring 4” in length, is in original paint with some cracklure and paint chips. “Wood Duck” is written on the bottom. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base as in this case. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.
Price: $1050.00
M396: George Boyd Miniature Wood Duck Drake, Circa 2Q, 20C
Miniature wood duck drake with carved crest and tiny painted pin heads used as eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The drake, measuring 4” in length, is in original paint with some paint chipping. Half of the bill has been replaced. “Wood Duck” is written on the bottom. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base as in this case. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.
Price: $850.00
M395: George Boyd Miniature Mallard Hen
Miniature mallard hen with painted tiny pin head eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The hen, measuring 4.25” in length, is in original paint with paint chips and heat crazing on the neck and head. “Mallard Duck” is written on the base in pencil. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base as in this case. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.Painted tack eyes.
Price: $800.00
M394: George Boyd Miniature Mallard Drake
Miniature mallard drake with tiny painted pin head eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The drake, measuring 4.25” in length, is in original paint with paint chips and light heat crazing on the head. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.
Price: $950.00
D0985: Ohio River Mallard, 1st Half, 19th Century
Very early mallard drake decoy in the manner of J.H. Porter, 1st half 19th century. Used on the Ohio River near Cincinnati. Unusual three piece body construction with glass eyes and old paint with good surface. Some shrinkage. 18.5"l. Included is a copy of an article on JH Porter by Gene Kangas for "Decoy Magazine”,. Jul/Aug 2016. Porter was a Cincinnati businessman and an early Winous Point Shooting Club member. The club was founded in 1856.
Price: $950.00
D0989: Early Wood Pigeon Decoy, Yorkshire, UK, Circa 4Q, 19C
Among the earliest of the decoys from the Yorkshire area in specific and the UK in general, this bird was made circa 1880 - 1890 by a carver that I identified as "Mr. Wright" in an article I wrote on the Yorkshire school of wood pigeon decoys for Hunting & Fishing Collectibles Magazine (Nov-Dec 2019 issue). That identification was based on the name, "Wright", inscribed in the wet paint under the tail of a particular example. However, I've since seen the same name, again inscribed in wet paint, on another pigeon from Yorkshire that was almost certainly carved by a different hand. I now believe that Mr. Wright was the painter and that it is quite possible that a small group of craftsmen either worked in concert or traded ideas and designs resulting in a body of work employing a number of very similar characteristics. Yorkshire decoys of this vintage include some of the finest ever produced in the United Kingdom. This solid-bodied example retains its original glass eyes and measures 12-1/2" in length. It is smooth bodied with a pronounced breast. Showing light to moderate wear with light shot scarring, the well patinated paint is original other than for touch up to an accurately replaced bill. For a purpose I can only guess at, two nails were driven down through the back and into the body, perhaps to prevent age splitting of the body. If so, it worked! Stand included.
Price: $895.00
M392: American Robin, Frank Finney, Circa 1970s - Early 1980s
American robin in near-mint condition by Frank Finney, Cape Charles, Virginia. Frank is universally recognized as one of North America's premier contemporary carvers. Measuring 8-1/2"from bill to tail and standing 8" high, the robin is mounted on a turned base with a twisted wire support. It has relief carved wingtips, a forked tail, painted eyes and expertly blended original feather paint. Frank's early block “F” is incised in the base. This mark was used by Finney in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Price: $875.00
